Nextep · 18 hours ago
Garnishment Specialist
Nextep is a company focused on elevating and enriching workplace culture. They are seeking a Garnishment Specialist to ensure the accurate and timely processing of involuntary deductions from employee pay while serving as a liaison between the company and various legal entities and agencies.
Bookkeeping and PayrollConsultingEmployee BenefitsHuman ResourcesRisk Management
Responsibilities
Receive and analyze legal documents (writs, levies, and orders) to determine the validity, priority, and required withholding amounts
Works all cases timely and ensures accurate case completion while ensuring resolution to customer inquiries with a sense of urgency while providing accurate information in a friendly and professional manner
Act as the point of contact for Payroll team, employees, custodial parents, attorneys, and agencies regarding garnishment statuses, balances, and procedures
Set up and maintain garnishment records in the payroll system, ensuring that start dates, end dates, and payment limits are accurately captured
Monitor and apply federal and state-specific laws (such as Title III of the Consumer Credit Protection Act) regarding maximum withholding limits and disposable earnings calculations
Reconcile garnishment accounts to ensure that the amounts deducted from payroll match the payments remitted to agencies or creditors
Promptly notify agencies when a garnished employee leaves the company to stop the order and fulfill final reporting requirements
Generate and file "Employer Answers" or interrogatories to courts to confirm an employee's status and the company's intent to comply
Ensure proper scanning and storing of all garnishment notices in the Nextep system
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
1-3 years of garnishment experience, required
1-3 years of customer service experience, required
Strong time management skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and superior organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred
Benefits
100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
401(k) matching
Employer paid telehealth services, including mental health resources
Company
Nextep
Nextep delivers HR services for small and medium-sized businesses.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-10-03
2022-05-15
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